How to Make Cheap And Easy Lentil Salad (Step-by-Step)

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Cheap and easy lentil salad –Gather around, salad lovers! Today’s dish is not just any ordinary salad; it’s the Bean and Lentil Salad, a mix of textures and flavors that will dance on your taste buds. Packed with protein and a whole lot of goodness, this salad can be enjoyed as a side or as a main dish for those days when you just want to feel virtuous without sacrificing taste. Let the salad party begin!

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Bean and Lentil Salad

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create this culinary masterpiece:

  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 cup cooked beans (any kind you fancy – black, kidney, pinto – let your taste buds lead the way!)
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Let’s cook up some magic! Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a salad that will impress your friends and family.

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils and beans. Give them a gentle mix, like you’re introducing old pals at a reunion.
  2. Add in the chopped bell pepper, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Imagine throwing a colorful confetti party in your bowl!
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. This is the magic potion that will unite all the salad ingredients into a harmonious blend.
  4. Pour the dressing over the hearty mixture and toss gently – remember, no tossing too harshly, we’re not trying to start a food fight here!
  5. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. This allows the flavors to mingle like new friends at a mixer. The longer, the better!
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature and keep the compliments rolling in!

And there you have it—your very own Bean and Lentil Salad that’s bursting with flavor and goodness! Enjoy the crunch, relish the flavors, and bask in the glory of your culinary skills. Who knew being healthy could taste this good?